[SZonian]

You don’t believe that punitive measures are reasonably effective in preventing drug use?

BS, epic BS.

The punitive measures I would have faced had I been found to be using drugs kept me in line and for the threat imposed, I’m grateful that I haven’t ended up like some dope addled libertopian...

[ConservingFreedom]

So you think there are untold millions who are deterred by the chance of arrest and conviction, but absent that chance would not be deterred by the inherent dangers of the drug? Why should anyone believe that dubious claim? Are YOU such a person?

The punitive measures I would have faced had I been found to be using drugs kept me in line

And without those measures, you'd have used heroin despite its inherent dangers? That's mighty stupid - you couldn't pay me enough to mess with that sh*t.